Date: 14 November
Hour: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Venue: Técnico Innovation Center powered by Fidelidade

«Téc4Defence, the first event dedicated to the theme of Defence at Instituto Superior Técnico, will take place on 14 November at Técnico Innovation Center powered by Fidelidade.

This event results from a joint effort among several students’ organisations, including the Physics Students’ Organisation (NFIST), AeroTéc, Lisbon’s New Satellite (Lisat), Fórum de Mecânica, Electrical and Computer Engineering Students’ Organisation (NEEC), and Técnico Debate Club, who recognised the current relevance and urgency of the topic in the European context.

In 2025, Europe and Portugal are experiencing a climate of uncertainty and international tension unprecedented in recent decades. In this scenario, the need to invest in security and protection has become undeniable, with future engineers playing a crucial role in this transformation process.

Téc4Defence aims to open space for reflection and debate on how Técnico students can contribute to this future.

The programme will feature discussions and presentations on technological solutions under development, with the participation of companies, the Portuguese Armed Forces, and institutes affiliated with Técnico. Additionally, it will also be possible to observe real prototypes with applications in the field. Furthermore, there will be roundtables with decision-makers to discuss the past, present, and future of Portugal and Europe in this area.

This event marks a step forward in preparing for upcoming challenges, demonstrating the commitment of Técnico students and the institution itself to strengthening national and European security through technological development and innovation.»